The butterfly flitted from flower to flower, seeking nectar.
Meaning: This sentence is describing how the butterfly was moving quickly from flower to flower, looking for food.
Choice of Words: Flitted means to move quickly and lightly from one place to another. Flower is a plant that produces a colorful bloom. Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by flowers that attracts insects. Together, these words describe the butterfly's graceful movements as it flits from flower to flower, searching for food.
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